Selim Besimzade

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Selim Besimzade's Bio:

Selim Besimzade's Experience:

• Business Development Manager at Uzman Nokta Bilisim Hizmetleri Ltd.

  January 2009 - September 2013

  Business Development Account Management Project Management ERP and CRM Project Management and implementation with ; Microsoft Dynamics AX (ERP) Microsoft Dynamics CRM

• Deputy General Manager at Data Sistem Genel Otomasyon Sistemleri A.S.

  May 2003 - October 2005

  Assisted and reported to the General Manager (Owner) of the organization, ensuring target sales succes and operational excellence. Searching and screening new enterprise level business opportunities, Following up new opportunities and arranging deals and contracts, Maintained relations with major vendor companies, Microsoft, HP and IBM Structured and leaded the "Business Solutions (ERP, CRM)" department for Microsoft Dynamics AX and CRM projects. Initiated and finalised Dynamics ERP AX sales deals with new customers Aromel Kozmetik, Bianchi Bisiklet, Isbir Sentetik, Anele D?s Ticaret.

• General Manager at Intersol Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S.

  June 2002 - May 2003

  Leeding a small internet startup company, Reporting to the Board of shareholders. Provided leadership and vision to the organization by assisting the Board and staff. Directed software development activities and personnel. Developed long and short term strategies and tactics for growth.

• IT Business Solutions Consultant at Freelance; Self-employed IT Consultant

  June 2001 - June 2002

  Freelance SAP Sales Agent IT Business Solution Consultancy

• Sales Account Manager at SAP Bilgi Sistemleri

  June 1998 - June 2001

  Primarily responsible for direct sales of SAP solutions in the Aegean and Mediterranean regions of Turkey, managed new and existing account, and builded new pipeline. Second level responsibility supporting VAR's sales activities in the same region. Identified and qualified new prospects providing product information and coordinated customer demonstrations and proposal development. Carried annual sales quota with quarterly revenue objectives. Managed the complete SAP sales process including: +Analyzed market space and growth, +Presented SAP solutions to all levels of prospect organizations, +Drived Pre-Sales team activities to close, +Leaded business term and contract negotiations, +Closed large and complex relationships - including licence, services & maintenance +Builded and managed 12 month rolling pipeline Initiated and finalised sales deals with new customers like Tansas, Tanet, inci Holding (Jantas, Hayes Lemmerz-inci Aku) and Goltas Cimento.

• Area Sales Manager at Data Sistem Genel Otomasyon San.Tic. A.S.

  November 1995 - May 1998

  Reported to the Deputy General Manager of the company Maintained and increased sales of the company Maintained, established and expanded customer base Monitored sales team's performance and motivated them to reach targets Compiled and analysed sales figures Dealed directly with major customer accounts Reported to the Deputy General Manager of the company Close coperation with supplier, distributer relations Keeped up to date with new technologies, products and competitors

• Finished Goods Shipping Clerk at Akzo Nobel Kemipol / Turkiye

  May 1995 - December 1995

  Assisting the Logistics Manager in managing the factories finished goods logistics operations. Tracking the progress of production, responsible for reporting of finished goods to be shipped according to predefined delivery schedules. Generating and preparing all relevant Inventory, Logistics, shipping plans and reports and circulating to all stakeholders including key customers.

• Export Sales Representative at TEBA Gunkol - Tema Dis Ticaret

  January 1994 - April 1994

  Served as a liaison between customers and factory planning, manufacturing and logistic teams. Processes orders, prepares sales reports Provides delivery schedule and ensures that deadlines are achieved Managed customer request questions, complaints Follow-up of accounts receivables Manages sample orders Maintains Office records Follows internal regulations Close communication with the entire export team

• Trainee at BMW Motoren GmbH / Austria

  June 1990 - November 1990

  Attended the Organization Development and IT Support Department. Deployed the integration of an IBM PC and a sound power (dB) measurement device through a HP IB (IEEE-488) interface, used during the quality control process of produced diesel engines. Analyzed and reported IBM OS2 and DB2 user rights & authorization management functions.

• Computer Hardware Technician at Ege Bilgi Islem Ltd.

  June 1988 - December 1988

  Installing, deploying IBM PS2 PC and server hardware and software systems Maintaining or repairing equipment Troubleshooting a variety of computer issues Configuring computer Novell networks Offering technical support on-site or via phone

• Trainee at IBM Turk Ltd.

  June 1985 - August 1985

  Assisted the Customer Support Team in the maintenance of customers hardware, software and other systems. Assisted troubleshooting issues with equipment like line printers, mainframe servers IBM 4341, IBM System34, System36, System38 and the first all in one compact model IBM System23.

• Partner / Freelance IT Consultant - Project Manager at UMA Bilisim Hizmetleri San. ve Tic. Ltd.

  April 2006

  Co-founder, Partner at UMA Bilisim, a startup that provides "Business Solutions" to SME's. Built the operations from scratch, prepared the feasibility studies, actualizing the company foundation. Setted up general company business flow. Recruited and directed sales and consultancy teams. Led the Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) Dynamics ERP qualification of the company. Expanded the business platform based on Microsoft Dynamics partnership for AX, NAV ERP and CRM projects Developed marketing and sales efforts, achived to established a rapid growth of customer portfolio.

Selim Besimzade's Education:

• Dokuz Eylul Universitesi

  1987 – 1991
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

• Bosphorus University

  1983 – 1987
  Graduate
  Concentration: Digital and Communication Electronics

• Izmir Tevfik Fikret Highschool

  1980 – 1983

• Izmir Saint Joseph French Middleschool

  1977 – 1980